The current narrative is that home prices have risen so much so that it is no longer a smart idea to purchase a home. Your family and friends might suggest that buying a home right now (whether a first-time home or a move-up home) makes absolutely no sense from an affordability standpoint. They are wrong! Homes are more affordable right now than at almost any time in our country’s history except for the foreclosure years (2009-2015) when homes sold at major discounts. As an example,... [read more]

Don’t buy into the myth … that no real estate sales happen during the holidays. The holidays are a time of clear separation…separation between the buyers who serious, and the tire kickers.   OK, we know you're busy enough buying gifts and planning family feasts, but hear us out. While everyone else hit the mall to buy half-off sweaters - you make the purchase of a lifetime: a new house to ring in the New Year. Check out these surprisingly smart reasons to... [read more]

The mortgage lender will give you a mortgage, but a down payment will be required. Some of the most popular questions is how much money do I need down? How much money do I need to close?   We always talk about down payment, but the reality is you will need both down payment and closing cost to purchase your home.   There is a wide variety of loan programs with minimum down payment requirements ranging from 0% to 20%, and closing cost can run an average of another 3% to... [read more]